Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen says he and his family will remain in the Northwest after he retires.

"This is our home," said the 34-year-old Reebok favourite.

"For the first five or six years I was thinking we would go back to Finland after I finished playing football. But over the last five or six years I have decided this is the place I want to stay.

"In fact Tessa thought that long before I did. We both consider this to be our home, our boys have their lives here and this is the place where they will study to give themselves the best opportunities for their futures."

Jaaskelainen, whose Reebok service will be celebrated when Wanderers take on SPL side Hibernian in his charity testimonial match on August 8, is determined to be on the Bolton scene for another three years at least.

"That's what is left on my contract," he told the Bolton News. "But, hopefully, I've got another four or five years - provided I stay clear of any serious injuries. Beyond that, you never know."